South Korean President Moon makes state visit to Paris(9 images)

South Korean President Moon Jae-in is visiting Paris on a four-day official state visit.

South Korean President Moon Jae-in (R), with Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, acknowledges the crowd as he arrives at City Hall for an official welcome ceremony in Paris on Tuesday. Photo by David Silpa/UPI | License Photo

Attendees await the start of the official welcome ceremony. Photo by David Silpa/UPI | License Photo

Moon speaks during the ceremony as his wife, Kim Jung-sook, looks on. Photo by David Silpa/UPI | License Photo

Hidalgo greets Moon as he arrives at City Hall. Photo by David Silpa/UPI | License Photo

Moon shakes hands with French Secretary of State for People with Disabilities Sophie Cluzel during the ceremony. Photo by David Silpa/UPI | License Photo

French President Emmanuel Macron greets Moon as he arrives at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Monday. Photo by David Silpa/UPI | License Photo

Moon and Macron are scheduled to discuss issues related to North Korea as well as strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries. Photo by David Silpa/UPI | License Photo

Before the meeting, Moon discussed North Korea's economy in relation to U.S. efforts to encourage denuclearization, saying, "North Korea’s economy is in huge difficulty due to international sanctions. If it breaks the agreement, it will not be able to afford the retribution from the U.S. and the international community." Photo by David Silpa/UPI | License Photo

The French and South Korean flags are displayed at Paris City Hall prior to Moon's arrival. Photo by David Silpa/UPI | License Photo